"Okay, you go and make the arrangements. Just tell me how you want me to cooperate."

It's really cold today; the temperature is noticeably lower than yesterday.

If this continues, Qin Mu fears that freezing rain will fall in less than two days.

Thinking of that person's reply, asking him to help Magistrate Fang through this difficult time at any cost.

Since Magistrate Fang was not short of money, he naturally did his best to lend a hand.

These charcoal were transported back, and Magistrate Fang was instructed to buy them and then sell them to the people at a low price in his personal capacity.

In this way, the people can safely get through the disaster, and Magistrate Fang can not only gain a good reputation, but also have no worries about his political achievements.

Chi Ye was unaware that Qin Mu had already made arrangements. Upon hearing this, he didn't even eat before heading out to make the arrangements again.

As soon as Shen Kai got up, Qin Mu whispered to him:

“Ah Kai, Ah Ye will have five cartloads of charcoal ready today. You can set off to transport them back first thing tomorrow morning.”

I'll just go to the county government office and find Master Li. I've already discussed the price with Magistrate Fang.

Once you've delivered the charcoal, Master Li will settle the account with you.

Also, when we return, have Master Li arrange for a few more carriages to accompany us.

Otherwise, our few vehicles won't be enough.

The main problem is that going up and down the mountain is troublesome, and transportation is limited.

If freezing rain causes a sharp drop in temperature, that little bit of charcoal will be like a drop in the ocean, you know what I mean?

"I understand! But Brother Mu, we have five cars. If you don't go back, there will be one car that no one will drive."

Also, could you have more? Five cartloads of charcoal sounds like a lot, but it's actually not that much.

The road here is difficult to travel; a round trip takes more than ten days.

"Whether it can be more or not, we'll find out when Ah Ye comes back later and we talk to the people in Chijia'ao about it."

As for the person driving the carriage, don't panic. The people of Chijia'ao will definitely send a young man to accompany them.

"That's fine!"

Qin Mu thought for a moment and then added, "When you go back, tell Master Li to remember what I said before."

If the weather is too cold, let all the widows and orphans live in Renyi Hall.

It doesn't matter if a dozen or twenty people live in one room, as long as someone keeps an eye on them and prevents them from causing trouble.

It's better to be crowded and warm than to freeze to death at home.

The most urgent task is to ensure everyone's survival.

Especially for older people, many of them might just fall asleep and drift off to sleep.

"Okay, Brother Mu, don't worry, I will bring it."

However, Brother Mu, according to our plan this time, all the money will come from Magistrate Fang's side.

What if they're busy with the charcoal payment this time and want to settle the accounts all at the end?

Brother Mu is rich, but his money is limited.

There are so many things to do, and I always have to pay for them out of my own pocket first.

If Magistrate Fang delays paying the money, then things will get complicated for him.

Qin Mu hadn't expected Shen Kai to be worried about this, and immediately whispered:

"Don't forget who Magistrate Fang is, and why I came back."

Do you think that person would allow him to do such a stupid thing?

Don't underestimate the cost of rice, flour, food, warm clothing, and medicine.

However, Anping County is small. If the disaster is known in advance, all that is needed is to use one's power and then transfer a few tens of thousands of taels of silver to save the entire county.

If this situation can be successfully navigated, then this achievement is not something that can be bought with a little money.

Besides, by then, you'll have a good reputation, but you won't lose much money, and your achievements will speak for themselves.

From any perspective, it's a profitable deal for them.

Hearing this, Shen Kai felt relieved, but then he remembered something he wanted to ask yesterday but hadn't.

"Brother Mu, what did the young lady from the Chi family mean by what she said last night? Does she think you're good and is considering marrying you?"